The poleaxe (also poleax, pollaxe and other similar spellings) is a European polearm that was used by medieval infantry.

The poleaxe, also spelled pollaxe or pole-axe, is an iconic weapon from the medieval era, recognized for its unique design, functionality, and dominance on the battlefield. In a time …

Title: Pollaxe. Date: ca. 1450. Geography: Burgundy. Culture: French, Burgundy. Medium: Steel, wood (oak) Dimensions: L. 81 7/8 in. (208 cm); L. of head 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 …

The pollaxe was one of the most important knightly weapons of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Usually between four and a half and seven feet in overall length, pole axes typically …

The pollaxe is a type of European polearm which was widely used by medieval infantry. It is also known by the names poleaxe, pole-axe, pole axe, polax, and Hache (French meaning axe). …

Nov 17, 2015 · It can be, as Fiore dei Liberi termed it, “ponderous, cruel and mortal.” “Ponderous” in that it is a relatively heavy weapon than the more elegant longsword, yet one that …

Jan 30, 2015 · Pollaxes, on the other hand, consist of a head with a top spike, and some combination of a hammer head (of various sorts), a spike, and an axe blade. Pollaxes …

Oct 25, 2020 · A poleaxe is a versatile medieval weapon with a hammer, spike, and axe head mounted on a long shaft. A halberd, also a medieval weapon, combines a spear tip, axe blade, …

Pole axes are weapons that are usually used by Knights and other men who fight while on foot. These are percussive in nature, which means that they are designed to make blows that …

The medieval pollaxe (or poleaxe) is a very important weapon which reached peak popularity in 15th century Europe. It is optimized for armored combat and is as complex as the longsword in …